HARSNETT ROAD, CO1 2HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 2HS

HARSNETT ROAD, CO1 2HS, Colchester has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.87 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2HS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO1 postcode area, which has experienced 379 crimes and a crime rate of 19.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO1 2HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2HS, encompassing approximately 4465 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO1 2HS area, explore the CO1 2HS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CO1 2HS Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Kendall Road with total crimes: 6
  • New Park Street with total crimes: 4
  • Goodey Close with total crimes: 4

HARSNETT ROAD, CO1 2HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.870.00%
Public order56.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.12-50.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Shoplifting30.67-25.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-90.91%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.57-19.44%
Vehicle crime116.4922.22%
Criminal damage and arson82.4614.29%
Public order51.79-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.12-20.00%
Shoplifting40.90-63.64%
Burglary30.900.00%
Other theft30.67-25.00%
Theft from the person20.67100.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.26100.00%
Shoplifting118.06120.00%
Vehicle crime92.46125.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.0275.00%
Public order61.57-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.34-28.57%
Other theft41.1233.33%
Burglary30.9050.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.03133.33%
Public order71.5740.00%
Shoplifting51.57150.00%
Vehicle crime41.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-50.00%
Other theft30.90-40.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.9720.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.03-11.11%
Other theft51.7966.67%
Public order51.1266.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-62.50%
Burglary20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-66.67%
Shoplifting20.45-66.67%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.65-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.3680.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.0233.33%
Vehicle crime61.790.00%
Shoplifting61.34100.00%
Other theft31.34-50.00%
Public order30.67-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.53-41.94%
Anti-social behaviour64.030.00%
Other theft61.34500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.34150.00%
Public order41.12300.00%
Shoplifting30.90-66.67%
Other crime20.670.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.896.90%
Shoplifting96.9480.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.02200.00%
Vehicle crime61.34100.00%
Bicycle theft21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-50.00%
Drugs20.45-50.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.22-83.33%
Other theft10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.2111.54%
Public order66.49200.00%
Shoplifting51.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.12-20.00%
Drugs40.90300.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-25.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.6318.18%
Criminal damage and arson55.8225.00%
Vehicle crime41.12-42.86%
Public order20.90-75.00%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.210.00%
Public order84.930.00%
Vehicle crime71.790.00%
Shoplifting71.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.570.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202429
July 202436
June 202418
May 202418
April 202415
March 202418
February 202431
January 202429
December 202326
November 202322

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20249
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202411
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20249
January 20245
November 20237

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO1 2HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kendall Road
    Total6
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. New Park Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Goodey Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. St Leonard'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Port Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Harsnett Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Military Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Simons Lane Magdalen Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Albion Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Providence Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Edward Paxman Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Challenge Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Granville Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. New Town Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wimpole Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lisle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Myrtle Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Belmont Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Gilberd Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Gantry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Artillery Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1